Averon Leisure, which manages the Averon Leisure Centre in Alness, has decided to go green.
28 July 2004

Another dynamic research and consultancy business has decided to open an office in Inverness. BRE is the UK's leading centre of expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk.
28 July 2004

Members of the three island communities of Unst, Yell and Fetlar, which make up the north isles of Shetland, have formed the North Isles Renewable Energy Partnership (NIREP), to address the economic and social regeneration of their islands.
28 July 2004

A John O'Groats woman is starting a new business which she hopes will add that special touch to a bride's big day.
26 July 2004

Yesterday (Tuesday 20th July) saw the official launch of the Strathpeffer Spa Golf clubhouse after a four year, phased re-development.
26 July 2004

A detailed study to establish the full economic impact of any reduction in the Royal Air Force presence in Moray has been launched by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and local enterprise company Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise (MBSE).
26 July 2004

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has welcomed the appointment of William Roe as the development agency’s new chairman. Mr Roe (57), who hails from Kinlochleven, is chairman and director of leading Scottish business consultancy Rocket Science UK and chairman of software solutions firm Mysterian, based in Stornoway and Glasgow.
21 July 2004

For the first time this summer, Lochaber will have its own Ceilidh Trail project run by the Lochaber Feisean organisation.
21 July 2004

The Bosville Hotel in Portree recently began a challenging expansion phase, including the purchase and renovation of the property adjacent to the Bosville Hotel, formerly known as the King's Haven Guest House.
21 July 2004

The expansion of a local Shetland bakery is set to increase turnover and improve efficiency so it can meet the increasing demand for its products, both in Shetland and on the mainland.
19 July 2004

Shetland Renewable Energy Forum (SREF) has been awarded funding from Shetland Enterprise and Shetland Islands Council to employ IPA Energy Consulting to carry out a feasibility study for a Hydrogen Study Centre in Shetland
19 July 2004

A childcare centre in Bettyhill, Farr Edge, has secured funding enabling it to undertake a three month trial to establish demand for increased opening hours.
19 July 2004

Shetland Enterprise has appointed a new deputy chief executive. Gail Mohamed took up the post on June 28th.
12 July 2004

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is to explore alternative options for assisting Dunvegan Castle's refurbishment and enhancement as a visitor attraction after a study estimated the optimum cost of the project at £19million.
12 July 2004